CADEWOMAN
01-28-2009, 12:41 AM
how long before neurontin takes effect for nerve pain
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cardshark
01-29-2009, 12:31 AM
I was put on neurontin on 1-14-09 and my doctor said it could take 1-2 weeks before I knew for sure if it was going to help or not.
Robbysmom
01-29-2009, 08:31 PM
Hi.
Did it help?
Did it help?
cardshark
01-30-2009, 11:56 PM
Yes and no. The pain when I'm up on my crutches doing stuff is down from a 10 to about a 7 which the doctor thought it would help more than that and I would be able to be off the crutches but no such luck but a 7 is better than a 10 so it is some improvement. Now they are looking into nerve block and possible surgery. Unfortunately, the medication also has its side effects and I am one of the unlucky ones that is gaining weight from the medication and have put on about 7 pounds every week since I started it but this side effect is extremely rare so hopefully you won't have to deal with it.
Amanda06
01-31-2009, 12:13 PM
how long before neurontin takes effect for nerve pain
Hi:
I've been taking Neurotin, generic version of Neurotin which is called, 'Gabapentin 100 mg.' for quite awhile now and works really well for my nerve pain in the left thigh. For me, I got an immediate and positive effect from taking Gabapentin 100mg., as recalling that I didn't feel 'pain' right after taking it. However, like any med., you may need to wait 2 - 3 weeks that is an average rate.
At first, I didn't like it at all, ... even my Neurologist suggested to take other med., Cymbalta which is very expensive, although my Insurance paying most of med. cost. Afterwards, I went back to the Neurotin that I took very minimum dosage, even I wanted to cut it in half, but then I got to like this med., six months later one whole pill and now 2 pills, even three pills before going to the bed, depending on 'pain' I feel during day. Because, Gabepentin/Neurotin gives me a sound and good-nite sleep.
There is NO side effects for me, ... only thing I concern is that I can not take this med. during days, because I'm afraid of 'sleepiness.' Otherwise, Neurotin is a terrific med. with very inexpensive med. in comparison to newer med., most of which is outrageously expensive.
Hi:
I've been taking Neurotin, generic version of Neurotin which is called, 'Gabapentin 100 mg.' for quite awhile now and works really well for my nerve pain in the left thigh. For me, I got an immediate and positive effect from taking Gabapentin 100mg., as recalling that I didn't feel 'pain' right after taking it. However, like any med., you may need to wait 2 - 3 weeks that is an average rate.
At first, I didn't like it at all, ... even my Neurologist suggested to take other med., Cymbalta which is very expensive, although my Insurance paying most of med. cost. Afterwards, I went back to the Neurotin that I took very minimum dosage, even I wanted to cut it in half, but then I got to like this med., six months later one whole pill and now 2 pills, even three pills before going to the bed, depending on 'pain' I feel during day. Because, Gabepentin/Neurotin gives me a sound and good-nite sleep.
There is NO side effects for me, ... only thing I concern is that I can not take this med. during days, because I'm afraid of 'sleepiness.' Otherwise, Neurotin is a terrific med. with very inexpensive med. in comparison to newer med., most of which is outrageously expensive.
woondog
01-31-2009, 01:56 PM
Neuronton worked for me for about 5 years, then it became ineffective
after that. I now take dilaudid which a close-to-morphine drug which
permits t0 live without pain every day except, maybe, 4 times a year
when i eat too many carbs, etc. The woondog. I never had any side
effects.
after that. I now take dilaudid which a close-to-morphine drug which
permits t0 live without pain every day except, maybe, 4 times a year
when i eat too many carbs, etc. The woondog. I never had any side
effects.
lost70
02-01-2009, 12:17 AM
I take Neurontin 800 mg 4 a day (one in the am, one in afternoon and 2 at night) and about 4 months ago had to start taking Cymbalta 60mg with it for any relief.